Elizabeth Strout Reading Order
5 series · 136 books · Born 1956
Elizabeth Strout is an American literary fiction writer known for her psychologically nuanced explorations of small-town life and complicated relationships. Her breakthrough novel Amy and Isabelle earned major literary awards including the Los Angeles Times First Fiction Award, and she won the Pulitzer Prize in 2009 for Olive Kitteridge, which spawned a acclaimed series following interconnected characters in a Maine coastal community. Her work combines the introspection of literary fiction with the narrative drive of contemporary storytelling, appealing to readers who appreciate character-driven narratives grounded in authentic human experience.
Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
Start with San Francisco Noir, the first of 121 books in the Akashic Noir series.
Start this series with San Francisco Noir
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Amgash Series
Ongoing5 books (2016–2024)
Start with My Name Is Lucy Barton, the first of 5 books in the Amgash series.
Start this series with My Name Is Lucy Barton
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Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2010–2016)
Start with Ploughshares at Emerson College Vol. 36, No. 1, Spr. 2010 and read in order.
Start this series with Ploughshares at Emerson College Vol. 36, No. 1, Spr. 2010
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Olive Kitteridge Series
Complete2 books (2008–2019)
Start with Olive Kitteridge and read in order.
Start this series with Olive Kitteridge
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (1998–2026)
Start with Amy and Isabelle, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Amy and Isabelle
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Elizabeth Strout written?
- Elizabeth Strout has written 136 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Elizabeth Strout series?
- Here are the first books in Elizabeth Strout's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Amgash: My Name Is Lucy Barton; Anthologies: Ploughshares at Emerson College Vol. 36, No. 1, Spr. 2010; Olive Kitteridge: Olive Kitteridge.
- What order should I read Elizabeth Strout's books?
- We recommend reading Elizabeth Strout's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Elizabeth Strout still writing new books?
- Yes, Elizabeth Strout has 3 ongoing series: Akashic Noir, Amgash, Standalone Novels.